Region: Asia Pacific
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AUD at two-week highs ahead of GDP
Aussie higher ahead of GDP at 11:30am AEST. USD gains on noisy backdrop. Intervention warnings flash as USD/JPY nears 160.
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Aussie lower, kiwi leads losses as renewed Middle East tension hits markets
Aussie, kiwi turn from key market levels. China’s factory engine loses pace, reflation hopes fade. Bessent talks up Fed credibility, signals a slow turn on Iran.
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Kiwi surges, Aussie lags as markets wait for ceasefire news
NZD, USD best in May; GBP struggles. Kiwi at three-month highs as rate hike bets ramp up. Crucial US jobs data and global PMIs.
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USD falls from two-month highs after weaker GDP
USD, bond yields drop after GDP miss. Fed stands firm, remaining data-dependent. USD/SGD, USD/CNH track greenback lower.
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AUD/NZD falls the most since 2020 after RBNZ, Aussie CPI
Trump “not satisfied” with talks, US dollar stronger. Kiwi surges as RBNZ warns on inflation. RBA hikes less likely after April CPI.
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NZD under pressure ahead of RBNZ decision
NZD nears six-week lows ahead of RBNZ at 2:00pm NZST. Australia’s inflation puzzle keeps AUD on edge. USD mostly stronger as Doha talks keep Hormuz in focus.